Assistant Professor, Rangeland Ecology & Management

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Veterinary, and Rangeland Sciences is seeking applicants to fill an Assistant Professor position in Rangeland Ecology & Management. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). We are seeking a rangeland scientist/ecologist dedicated to educating, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the ecology and management of rangelands and related fields. The position will consist of teaching, research, and service/outreach. The department seeks a dynamic individual to provide leadership in teaching, research, and outreach/service related to rangeland ecology and management in the Great Basin and Intermountain West. The department expectation is that the successful applicant will develop a program in applied rangeland ecology and management, including areas such as rangeland plant and plant community/soil relationships, rangeland plant and plant community/animal interactions, rangeland plant community dynamics and rehabilitation, or other topics germane to rangeland ecology and management. Research activities may be conducted at any of the Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station facilities, including the Gund Ranch and the Great Basin Research and Extension Center, and in cooperation with State and Federal land and natural resource management agencies and private operations. Outreach to stakeholders is expected. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core undergraduate rangeland ecology and management courses as well as graduate courses, while also mentoring graduate students and contributing to curriculum development. Undergraduate mentoring may include career counseling, advising the Range Club, or other activities as determined by the Department Chair. Acquisition of grant funding will be essential to maintain active research and outreach programs that meet the expectations for this position. Outreach activities are expected to cover local to international challenges and locations and therefore may require extensive travel throughout Nevada and beyond.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology and Management or closely related discipline.
Ph.D. degree must be conferred by May 31, 2026.
Working knowledge, demonstrated field experience, and applied training in ecology and management of rangelands and other natural resources.
Demonstrated potential to produce a strong publication record.
Must be physically capable of conducting research and outreach in remote, rugged locations, including the ability to hike long distances, operate UTVs / ATVs, and tolerate extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in rangeland ecology and management or related fields such as fire ecology, range-livestock interactions, and rangeland soil relationships in an effective manner.
Demonstrated ability to teach using more than one delivery method including face-to-face, virtual, and field based labs.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and demonstrated potential for securing competitive funding for research and outreach.
Expertise, training or experience applying animal and/or soil science to rangeland science and management.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with land management agencies and various stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to articulate natural resource science and management to diverse audiences in the classroom and with stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to develop an innovative range management/natural resource outreach program throughout the state of Nevada and beyond.

Responsibilities

Educating, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the ecology and management of rangelands and related fields.
Providing leadership in teaching, research, and outreach/service related to rangeland ecology and management in the Great Basin and Intermountain West.
Developing a program in applied rangeland ecology and management, including areas such as rangeland plant and plant community/soil relationships, rangeland plant and plant community/animal interactions, rangeland plant community dynamics and rehabilitation, or other topics germane to rangeland ecology and management.
Conducting research activities at Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station facilities and in cooperation with State and Federal land and natural resource management agencies and private operations.
Teaching core undergraduate rangeland ecology and management courses as well as graduate courses.
Mentoring graduate students and contributing to curriculum development.
Acquisition of grant funding to maintain active research and outreach programs.
Outreach activities covering local to international challenges and locations, potentially requiring extensive travel.

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement: Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs.